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Yangtze River

Tour Code: B-09-407

16 Days Budget of Hongkong - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai - Beijing: Starting from $1589 per person; Luxury| Standard| Budget

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Tour Features
This tour indeed needs a long vacation, but it is worthwhile and rewarding to cover all the highlights of this huge and old country.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure:

Overlook of Hongkong

Day 01: Arrival in Hongkong
Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: YMCA International House

Day 02: Hongkong
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own. (B)

Accommodation: YMCA International House

Day 03: Hongkong - Guilin
Morning is free. The air ticket will be delivered to you ahead of schedule and please take an afternoon flight to Guilin by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Guilin airport and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Universal

Li River scenery, Guilin

Day 04: Guilin - Yangshuo
Transfer you to the pier to board the cruise ship. Then the activities along the Li River and in Yangshuo will be handled by yourselves. Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, you may have a short bicycle trip to the countryside. Alternatively, you can take an electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today). (B+L)

Accommodation: New Century Hotel

Day 05: Yangshuo - Guilin
Morning is free. Return to Guilin by yourselves. The shuttle bus ticket from Yangshuo to Guilin can be purchased easily at the front desk. Upon arrvial, please check in at the hotel by yourselves. You are suggested to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill the rest of the day. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Universal

Day 06: Guilin - Chongqing
This morning, take a taxi to the airport by yourselves to board a flight to Chongqing. Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo, the Residence of General Joseph W.Stilwell and Ci Qi Kou. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship. (B+L)

Accommodation: President Cruises

Flying kites on the board of the cruise ship, Yangtze River

Day 07: Fengdu
At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening. (B+L+D)

Day 08: Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
Visit Badong and take a small junk to enjoy the marvelous spectacles of the nature in the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. (B+L+D)

Day 09: Yichang - Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. Drive to Yichang, visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 10: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund on your own.(B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Day 11: Shanghai
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. The full day's activities are arranged by yourselves. (B)

Accommodation: Zhongya Hotel

Great Wall, Beijing

Day 12: Shanghai - Beijing
Take a flight to Beijing by yourselves. Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Summer Palace. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 13: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 14: Beijing
Only the hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. We intend to leave the day free for you to absorb something of the vibrant atmosphere of Beijing. (B)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 15: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. (B+L)

Accommodation: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel

Day 16: Departure from Beijing
See off. (B)

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Important note:

In both Shanghai and Hong Kong we only book the comfortable hotels for you. Our listed itinerary for these two parts is just for your reference, which is not included in our package tour price. These two places are both international metropolis with modern transportations to be easily accessed, and also English is widely used, so it is quite convenient to find the way to your destinations, there's no need to have a guide and private car according to our experiences. Thus, to save the cost for you, we, TravelChinaGuide, would like to leave these two cities' visit on your own. Particularly, we have made a sketch map for the suggested itinerary in Shanghai, and in Hong Kong, we also made a transportation map, where you could obtain some useful information on how to get to your hotel from the airport. Hope you will enjoy your days there.

Alternatively, if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in Shanghai or Hong Kong in a sit-back manner, we are also glad to make arrangements for you. Your tour specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.

Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

2009 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)

Group size

Season

2-5 travelers

6-9 travelers

10 travelers & above

High season

Double Occupancy

$2009

$1839

$1669

Sole Occupancy

$2629

$2459

$2259

Low season

Double Occupancy

$1949

$1779

$1589

Sole Occupancy

$2519

$2349

$2129

Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai; Oct 01 to Nov 15 staying in Hongkong.

Inclusions

Internal flights & taxes;
Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
Daily lunches for the land tour as specified;
Standard cruise cabin with full board;
Cruise shore excursions;
Entrance fees to the tourist sites;

Professional individual guide & driver for the land tour;
Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
Two bottles of mineral water per day;
Government taxes.

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The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.

I would like to give some advice about traveling in China by train. If you will have a long journey(more than 5 hours), do remember to take the sleeper train instead of hard seats. If you will just take a short travel, soft seats are acceptable, but you'd better choose a fast train which will have a better condition. Never try to take a hard seat, it is too terrible to bear. You could refer to this article for a clearer idea. http://community.travelchinaguide.com/review2.asp?i=943&keyword=train

Client's information:: Ms.Flora , China , 2007-10-24 15:57